Sunday, March 16, 2008

Chalkis an independent 2006 mockumentary that centers on four young teachers in a Texas high school.

The movie follows Mr Stroope and Mr Lowery, history teachers; Coach Webb, a PE teacher; and Mrs Reddell, an assistant principle through the course of a year at Harrison High.

I was impressed by the authenticity. You will relate every character, both teachers and students, to someone you know. Sometimes hilariously funny and at others poignantly touching, this movie will "leave a mark."

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

With Learning Essentials 2.0 for Microsoft Office, educators and students can get started, stay organized, and successfully complete high-quality work using the templates and tutorials provided. Educators can also create effective instructional resources, complete administrative tasks, and implement new teaching strategies

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Webwise is the BBC's guide to using the internet. Modules include an internet beginner's course; Computer Tutor, a guide to using a computer; Ask Bruce, instant answers to your internet questions; and Net Comment ... , the voice of the internet novice.

The Science Channel's series Download: The True Story of the Internet offers an in-depth look at the phenomena which has touched all our lives. Episodes include Browser Wars - Microsoft versus the "geeks", Search - the origins of Google, Bubble - the founders of Amazon and Ebay, and others.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Microsoft Office is the preeminent suite of office applications with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools as well as email. But, it's fairly expensive. The Home & Student Edition of Office 2007 will set you back about $100.

There is a totally FREE alternative.OpenOffice is a multiplatform and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites including the new MSO 2007 docx formats, the product is free to download and use.

If you have been using MS Office and you're not comfortable with the new interface, the OpenOffice interface will be familiar to you. After a few minutes, you should feel right at home.The OpenOffice suite includes tools for word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, drawing, and more.

There's even a version that installs to a USB flash drive and runs from there with no need to install it on your computer.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Cory Plough writes in TechLEARNING how the use of Web 2.0 applications has enhanced the creativity of his students work in project-based assignments.

Implementing Web 2.0 tools in my courses has given me an opportunity to open the doorways of creativity and have students walk through it rather than supplying the gentle motivational nudge to which I'm accustomed.

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